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Kylian Mbappe knows ‘s–t’ is coming after France’s World Cup flameout
New York Post • • general
Key Points:
- Following France's 2-0 semifinal loss to Spain in the World Cup, Paris experienced unrest with 160 arrests and fires breaking out across the city.
- France captain Kylian Mbappe accepted full responsibility for the defeat, acknowledging the pressure and criticism that come with his leadership role.
- Mbappe, who scored in each of France’s first six World Cup games and is tied for the Golden Boot with eight goals, was unable to make an impact against Spain, failing to get a shot on goal.
- France manager Didier Deschamps announced he will step down after the tournament, ending his tenure since 2012, with Zinedine Zidane set to replace him.
- France will play in the third-place match against the loser of the Argentina-England semifinal, while Spain advances to the final against the winner of that match.
